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<td class="v">29:1</td>
<td>He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.</td>
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<td class="v">29:2</td>
<td>When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.</td>
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<td class="v">29:3</td>
<td>Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.</td>
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<td class="v">29:4</td>
<td>The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.</td>
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<td class="v">29:5</td>
<td>A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.</td>
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<td class="v">29:6</td>
<td>In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.</td>
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<td class="v">29:7</td>
<td>The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.</td>
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<td class="v">29:8</td>
<td>Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.</td>
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<td class="v">29:9</td>
<td>If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.</td>
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<td class="v">29:10</td>
<td>The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.</td>
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<td class="v">29:11</td>
<td>A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.</td>
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<td class="v">29:12</td>
<td>If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.</td>
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<td class="v">29:13</td>
<td>The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.</td>
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<td class="v">29:14</td>
<td>The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.</td>
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<td class="v">29:15</td>
<td>The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.</td>
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<td class="v">29:16</td>
<td>When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.</td>
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<td class="v">29:17</td>
<td>Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.</td>
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<td class="v">29:18</td>
<td>Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.</td>
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<td class="v">29:19</td>
<td>A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.</td>
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<td class="v">29:20</td>
<td>Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.</td>
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<td class="v">29:21</td>
<td>He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.</td>
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<td class="v">29:22</td>
<td>An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.</td>
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<td class="v">29:23</td>
<td>A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.</td>
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<td class="v">29:24</td>
<td>Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.</td>
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<td class="v">29:25</td>
<td>The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.</td>
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<td class="v">29:26</td>
<td>Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.</td>
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<td class="v">29:27</td>
<td>An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.</td>
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